Professional Profile
Ajith Balan
Project Engineer | Civil Engineer
Gosford, NSW, Australia
Based in Gosford, NSW, Australia
Project Engineer · Civil Engineer · Construction Management
Delivering construction projects with technical precision and commercial control.
Civil engineering professional with 10+ years of international experience delivering residential, commercial, high-rise and infrastructure projects across the UAE.
10+
Years of experience
UAE
International project exposure
EA
Skills Assessment – Level 1
Work authorisation
Eligible in Australia
Core focus
Project Delivery
Expertise
Project Planning
Site Execution
Cost Control
QA/QC
Contract Administration
01 / About
Connecting project strategy with practical site execution.
Results-driven Civil Engineer experienced in project management, construction planning, site supervision, contract administration, quantity surveying, QA/QC, procurement and stakeholder coordination.
Progressed from Site Engineer to Project Engineer, undertaking increasing project management responsibilities and leading multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers throughout the full construction lifecycle.
Planning, execution, monitoring, reporting and final project close-out.
Engineers, supervisors, suppliers, subcontractors, clients and consultants.
BOQs, estimates, variations, procurement and payment documentation.
02 / Experience
Professional experience
More than a decade of progressive responsibility in civil construction and project delivery.
Nov 2017 — Sep 2024
Project Engineer
City Nights Contracting LLC · Dubai, UAE
- Directed residential, villa, townhouse and commercial projects from mobilisation through handover.
- Supervised engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers and site resources.
- Developed schedules, monitored critical paths and implemented recovery actions.
- Prepared BOQs, estimates, project cost reports and payment documentation.
- Managed budgets, contract variations and subcontractor negotiations.
- Coordinated with consultants, architects, clients and government authorities.
- Supervised foundations, concrete works and reinforcement installation.
- Implemented QA/QC procedures and local-authority compliance requirements.
- Controlled procurement and timely delivery of construction materials.
- Maintained RFIs, technical reports, site instructions and as-built drawings.
Jun 2015 — Oct 2017
Site Engineer
Emirates Belbadi Contracting LLC · Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Supervised day-to-day construction activities on civil building projects.
- Executed works according to approved drawings, specifications and engineering standards.
- Prepared site layouts, setting-out works and detailed construction drawings.
- Coordinated subcontractors, consultants and suppliers to maintain schedules.
- Conducted quantity take-offs and material measurements.
- Supported project planning, budgeting and cost monitoring.
- Prepared variations, technical documentation and progress reports.
- Maintained site diaries, inspections, QA/QC and workplace-safety records.
03 / Project Exposure
Construction sectors
Experience across diverse project types requiring coordinated technical and commercial delivery.
01
Vertical Construction
High-Rise Residential Buildings
Structural works · Planning · QA/QC · Stakeholder coordination02
Residential
Villas
Full project lifecycle03
Residential Communities
Townhouses
Trade and resource coordination04
Commercial
Commercial Buildings
Cost, quality and schedule control05
Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure Projects
Execution · Measurement · Documentation · Compliance04 / Capabilities
Engineering, commercial and project controls.
A balanced skill set spanning technical site delivery, contract administration, project documentation, safety and cost management.
01
Project & Site Management
Project Management · Construction Management · Site Management · Project Planning · Scheduling · Resource Planning · Risk Management · Site Supervision
02
Cost & Contract Management
Cost Control · Budget Management · Quantity Surveying · BOQ Preparation · Contract Administration · Variation Orders · Procurement
03
Quality & Coordination
QA/QC · Safety Compliance · Consultant Coordination · Client Coordination · Subcontractor Management · Technical Documentation
04
Technical Tools
AutoCAD · Microsoft Excel · Microsoft Word · Microsoft Outlook · Microsoft Office Suite · Construction Drawings · Project Reports
05 / Qualifications
Education and credentials
Academic, professional and Australian construction qualifications supporting project-delivery capability.
BE
Academic Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering
Civil Engineering Anna University · Chennai, India · 2014Professional Assessment
Engineers Australia
Migration Skills Assessment Skill Level 1IV
Australian Qualification
CPC40120 Certificate IV
Building and Construction Issued 03 July 2026 · Certificate No. 202601678 Able Assessments and Training Services Australia Pty Ltd · RTO 45210
Certificate IV · CPC40120
Building and Construction competency profile
The qualification confirms competency across building codes, work health and safety, construction planning, structural principles, contracts, cost estimating, procurement, quality management and project work.
View all Certificate IV competency units
Codes, Standards & Compliance
- CPCCBC4001 Apply building codes and standards to Class 1 and 10 Buildings
- CPCCBC4053 Apply building codes and standards to Class 2 to 9 Type C Buildings
- CPCCBC4009 Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects
- CPCSUS4002 Use building science principles to construct energy efficient buildings
Planning, Technical & Site Operations
- CPCCBC4007 Plan building and construction work
- CPCCBC4010 Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions
- CPCCBC4012 Read and interpret plans and specifications
- CPCCBC4014 Prepare simple building sketches and drawings
- CPCCBC4018 Apply site surveys and set-out procedures
- CPCCBC4021 Minimise waste on the building and construction site
Safety, Quality & Administration
- CPCCBC4002 Manage work health and safety in the building and construction workplace
- CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes
- BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
Contracts, Estimating & Procurement
- CPCCBC4003 Select, prepare and administer a construction contract
- CPCCBC4004 Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects
- CPCCBC4005 Produce labour and material schedules for ordering
- CPCCBC4006 Select, procure and store construction materials
06 / Communication
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil
07 / Contact
Ready for the next construction challenge.
Open to Civil Engineering, Project Engineering and Construction Management opportunities in Australia.